The 2020/21 William Hill World Darts Championship enjoyed record-breaking viewing figures around the globe.
This year s World Darts Championship saw Gerwyn Price claim the Sid Waddell Trophy during a unique event which saw crowds only admitted for the opening night before the remainder was staged behind closed doors.
That, though, failed to stop the drama with a host of sensational matches, sudden-death legs and outstanding performances during the tournament.
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Sky Sports was broadcast through the dedicated Sky Sports Darts channel across the 16 days, with their bumper viewing figures including a 1.25 million peak and an average of one million viewers for the final.
PDC World Darts Championship, 2020-21: Michael van Gerwen starts title bid with impressive display Michael van Gerwen too strong for Ryan Murray at Alexandra Palace, while Deta Hedman suffered 3-1 defeat to Andy Boulton; coverage continues on Sunday with another double session getting under way from 12pm on Sky Sports Darts
By Paul Prenderville at Alexandra Palace
Last Updated: 20/12/20 5:08pm 1:08 Michael van Gerwen started in style with an impressive victory over Ryan Murray on a dramatic day at the World Championship Michael van Gerwen started in style with an impressive victory over Ryan Murray on a dramatic day at the World Championship
Van Gerwen raises the bar with Murray victory on Day Five
Michael van Gerwen laid down a marker with an eye-catching victory over Ryan Murray as the Dutchman began his quest for a fourth World Championship title at London s Alexandra Palace on Saturday.
Van Gerwen produced the performance of the tournament so far, averaging 108.98 in a 3-1 defeat of Scotland s Murray in round two of the William Hill World Darts Championship.
Despite the high average, the world number one didn t have it all his own way as an impressive Murray missed a dart to take the contest to a deciding set having kept pace with Van Gerwen in spells.
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Zemlinsky is definitely not my thing, but this mad opera is fascinating. Admittedly it’s too long, it’s a mess, and the story is absolutely bonkers. But it has sweep and style, and Gerd Albrecht’s conducting reveals the dazzling score in its glory, plus the singers make the most of their chances. Productions recently took place in both Nancy and Dijon and another in Frankfurt has been postponed. Is George the Dreamer having an opera fashion moment?
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A classic gets a makeover in this bold reworking filmed at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord. Actress Judith Chemla’s Violetta fades away in this hallucinatory and shadowy world, her slender soprano accurate, her acting mesmerizing. The music is fragmentary and impressionistic. The whole performance makes a huge impact. Put the wretched popcorn down – this calls for absinthe.